CPSC, Belkin Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-06-21 · 05582
Hazards
The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.
Recall
Number
05582
Date
2005-06-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Li-Polymer battery pack sold with Bluetooth™ Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation System
Companies
Retailer(s)
The Belkin Web site, other Web retailers and computer and electronics stores sold the GPS device with recalled batteries nationwide, from November 2003 through February 2005, for about $400.
Distributor(s)
Belkin Corporation, of Compton, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recall involves Li-Polymer battery packs sold with Belkin Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System models F8T051 and F8T051-DL. The GPS model number can be found on a label on the bottom of the unit. "Part No.: 300-203712001" and Model No.: AE-8210" are written on the side of the battery.